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We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) Training - Eugene
March 16th, 2010 - March 17th, 2010
Pacific Northwest Regional Training
Dates: March 16 - 17 , 2010
Registration Fee: $75.00
Registration deadline: March 09, 2010
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a fast-growing national movement of families and communities coming together to promote healthy weight in children ages 8 through 13 through improved food choices, increased physical activity, and reduced screen time.
Participants in this two-day training will learn:
How people like can successfully implement the We Can! program, as well as take advantage of the experiences gained from numerous settings throughout the United States.
How to present 2 of 3 youth programs:
CATCH Kids Club (Coordinated Approach to Child Health)
Afterschool program for elementary school age children
S.M.A.R.T. (Student Media Awareness to Reduce Television)
In-school program for 3rd and 4th grade children
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, Be Active!
Afterschool program for young people ages 11 to 13
Who should attend:
Those who work or volunteer with afterschool programs, schools, PTAs, 4-H clubs, other youth-serving organizations, public health programs, nutrition education programs, hospitals/health care systems, faith-based organizations, worksite wellness programs and anyone else who wants to help prevent childhood obesity.
CEUs – Pending approval, 10.5 CEUs will be available from the American Dietetic Association.
If you are not able to attend the Pacific Northwest training, please consider registering for any of the other regional trainings available throughout the year.
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Event Dates and Times:
Event Begins: March 16, 2010, 10:00 am
Event Ends: March 17, 2010, 5:30 pm
Event Location Information:
Lane Community College
Center for Meeting & Learning
4000 East 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
Directions to event location can be found at: http://www.lanecc.edu/cml/directions/index.htm
Reserved parking will be available for the training.
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